Short Bio

Thorsten Meyer is a Munich‑based futurist, author, and commentator who helps executives, policymakers, and everyday readers make sense of a rapidly changing world. As the founder of StrongMocha News Group—a leading online publication launched in 2007 near Munich—Thorsten pairs clear‑eyed economic analysis with down‑to‑earth storytelling to show how artificial intelligence, automation, and shifting cultural norms reshape work, wealth, and society.

What Thorsten Writes About

  • Post‑Labor Economics – How productivity, value creation, and social contracts evolve when traditional jobs decline.
  • AI & Automation – Practical reality‑checks on hype vs. impact, with a focus on large language models and robotics.
  • Culture & Communication – Bridging human needs and digital life, from parenting in the smartphone age to workplace empathy.

Founder & Publisher: StrongMocha News Group

Established in 2007 and headquartered near Munich, StrongMocha News Group is an online media network with over 250 brands and magazines under its umbrella. The group’s mission is to inform, educate, and inspire readers through high‑quality, in‑depth articles and reviews tailored to niche communities. Thorsten’s leadership ensures that each publication delivers specialized content that serves the unique passions and needs of its audience.

Professional Background & Core Competencies

Thorsten is a results‑driven product leader with two decades of experience in the global Information & Communication Technology sector. Renowned for “bridging the globe,” he translates regional market needs into globally scalable solutions and has steered high‑growth EMEA‑ and US‑based companies through successful product launches, multi‑million‑euro P&L ownership, and seamless post‑acquisition integration. An early adopter of AI, Thorsten has incorporated artificial intelligence into both his personal projects and enterprise‑scale initiatives since 2017, giving him a practical edge in leveraging LLMs and machine‑learning‑driven insights.

Core Competencies

  • Global Product Strategy & P&L Ownership – From concept to end‑of‑life, managing portfolios exceeding €100 M.
  • Cross‑Cultural Market Expansion – Entering new verticals and regions through deep cultural intelligence and local partnerships.
  • Lifecycle Leadership – Proven expertise across ideation, development, GTM, and sunset phases.
  • Revenue Acceleration & Margin Optimization – Driving profitable growth for Enterprise, Service Provider, Government, and SMB segments.
  • Managed Services & Business Development – Building long‑term client relationships and recurring‑revenue models.
  • Domain Depth: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (LLMs, generative AI, predictive analytics), Cloud SaaS, Mobile Lifecycle & Security, BYOD, IoT, Mobile Device Management (MDM), VPN/Remote Access, and user‑experience platforms.

Books by Thorsten Meyer

The Global Mindset Series

  1. Navigating the AI Revolution
  2. Cultural Intelligence
  3. The AI Bifurcation

Standalone Works

  • The Creative Spark
  • Positive Thinking Day
  • Harmonies and Horizons

Writing as Claude Benson (and other pen names)

Under the pen name Claude Benson, Thorsten explores everyday communication and family life:

  • How to Talk So Your Partner Will Listen
  • How to Talk So Your Teenager Will Listen
  • How to Talk So Your Boss Will Listen
  • How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen
  • Byte‑Sized Parenting (Digital Parenting #1)
  • How to Talk to Difficult Parents
  • Survival Guide for New Dads
  • Ctrl+Parent
  • Love and Connection
  • Survive the Unpredictable

Mission & Vision

Thorsten’s mission is simple: translate complex tech‑driven change into actionable insight. Whether unpacking universal basic income models or debunking AI myths, he aims to give readers the context—and confidence—to navigate the future.

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“The future isn’t something that happens to us—it’s something we write, one decision at a time.” – Thorsten Meyer